SOLUTION: How do i solve the question and whats the answer for it. I'd like the steps so that i can know in the future how to do similar ones.
x^2 - 2x - 4 = 11
Question 756408: How do i solve the question and whats the answer for it. I'd like the steps so that i can know in the future how to do similar ones.
x^2 - 2x - 4 = 11 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! How do i solve the question and whats the answer for it. I'd like the steps so that i can know in the future how to do similar ones.
x^2 - 2x - 4 = 11
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Rearrange:
x^2 - 2x - 15 = 0
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Factor:
(x-5)(x+3) = 0
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x = 5 or x = -3
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Note: Your problem was factorable. If your problem is not
factorable use the Quadratic Formula to find the solutions.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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